Schulich Venture Academy x YSpace - AI Bootcamp
In partnership with Schulich Venture Academy (SVA), exclusively for the SVA Graduates and incoming AI founders.
The SVA x YSpace AI Bootcamp is a 3-day intensive program created for Schulich Venture Academy founders leading AI companies. This bootcamp focuses on the real challenges of scaling AI ventures with practical guides. Founders will be learning directly from experienced AI operators, investors, and ecosystem leaders who have scaled some of Canada’s most successful AI ventures.
Why YSpace & Schulich Venture Academy Partnered Together
At YSpace, we support entrepreneurs from idea to scale. We’ve worked with hundreds of founders and know that success takes more than a great idea. It takes skills, strategy, and credibility.
That’s why we’ve partnered with Schulich Venture Academy (SVA) to offer a specialized program for AI founders who are ready to scale globally, responsibly, and sustainably.
Learn & connect directly with elite AI leaders alongside a small, intimate group of fellow founders and startup execs.
Program Snapshot
Intensive Bootcamp
A focused, 3-day experience designed for AI founders and executive teams ready to scale. Dive deep into the real challenges of growth through hands-on sessions built for immediate application.
Growth Frameworks
Proven strategic frameworks and tactical playbooks drawn from real founder experience. Learn how to scale AI infrastructure, refine capital strategy, strengthen governance, and expand into global markets.
Exclusive Connections
Gain direct access to leading AI founders, operators, investors, and ecosystem partners. Build meaningful relationships through curated mixers, closed-door discussions, and peer-level networking.
Foundations For Growth
Program sessions are 9 AM - 3 PM
Design AI Systems That Scale: Join this serial entrepreneur led deep dive into building robust, compliant, and scalable infrastructure for AI-native ventures. Learn how to architect systems that can grow with your product, handle real-world complexity, and meet regulatory demands from day one.
From PMF To Predictable Revenue: Unlock the playbook for turning early traction into a scalable growth engine. Learn from the founders that have gone from zero to millions in revenue. This session breaks down the exact strategies founders use to go from launch to profitability, with a focus on sales systems, customer acquisition, and repeatable growth.
Capital Strategy Roadmap
Program sessions are 10 AM - 3 PM
Capital Strategy for Growth: Raise smarter, not just faster. A candid, founder-first discussion with venture capital leaders on how to strategically structure your funding, from VC to non-dilutive capital. Learn how to align capital with your growth stage, avoid common pitfalls, and position your company for long-term success.
Capital Roundtables: Practical fundraising guidance, tailored to you. Roll up your sleeves in small-group roundtables designed to refine your fundraising strategy. Get real-time feedback, explore current market dynamics, and walk away with clear next steps to confidently navigate today’s capital landscape.
Responsible Leadership at Scale
Program sessions are 10 AM - 5 PM
Responsible AI: Learn how to design AI systems that are not only scalable, but also compliant, transparent, and ethically sound. This session focuses on embedding responsibility into your infrastructure so you can expand confidently across markets.
Leading At Scale: An intimate, founder-led discussion on what it really takes to lead an AI native company through rapid growth. Explore how to build high-performing teams, make better decisions under pressure, and develop the leadership mindset needed to scale.
Cohort Happy-Hour: Where the program ends, and the jouney begins. Celebrate your progress with fellow founders and step into a room of top AI leaders, operators, and investors. This exclusive happy hour is designed to spark real connections, open doors, and plug you into a powerful network shaping the AI ecosystem.
Timeline
Applications Open
February 5th, 2026
Candidates Notified
May 15th, 2026
Program Starts
June 8, 2026
Program Ends
June 12, 2026
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